A 2647 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to War Dogs

This bill designates a specific section of State Route 28 in Herkimer Village as a ceremonial tribute to War Dogs. The legislation requires the transportation commissioner to install signs reading "Bridge Dedicated to War Dogs" along the designated highway segment. It clarifies that this dedication is symbolic only and does not change the official name of the road, ensuring no disruption to commerce or navigation. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Feb 5, 2026

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A2647 → A2647A · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to change the language from 'designating' to 'dedicating' a portion of State Route 28 in Herkimer to War Dogs, and to clarify that the official highway name will not change. The bill also specifies that signage should state 'Bridge Dedicated to War Dogs' rather than using the full highway designation.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains the same (a specific segment of State Route 28), but the language changed from 'designating' to 'dedicating' to clarify the nature of the honor.

REQUIREMENT

Changed language from 'designated' to 'dedicated' throughout the bill to clarify the nature of the honor being bestowed.

Added specific requirement that signage must state 'Bridge Dedicated to War Dogs' rather than using the full highway designation.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill title and committee reference to reflect that the bill was amended and reprinted.

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Committee

Amendments

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

lower

May 27, 2025

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 2647A

lower

May 27, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION

lower

Jan 21, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors